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The introduction: 1746

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Titles

The introduction
Two sketches of a reclining nude, and a seated woman and child

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rowlandson, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 297 mm
Width: 229 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-02-27) by Norman, C. K.

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1789

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Watercolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Medium, Verso composed of graphite

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Recto: pen and ink and watercolour with grey wash on paper, laid down on a larger sheet with ruled and coloured borders as a mount verso: graphite
Pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rowlandson
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: the last two figures appear to have originally been reversed

  • Text: 1789
  • Location: Lower left, following the above
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1746
Primary reference Number: 19101

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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